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ALL STAR WEEKEND

Only two teams remain undefeated.

Diamond Division Champions Semi Pro Inc. are 7-0 heading into the last week of the season. The last time they lost was against Posse on Week 7 (Spring 2008). Will they beat Posse in a re-match of last season's Championship Game?

Platinum Division team USUCK is 7-0 and will face off against winless team Dagobah System. Three key players will be out of the lineup for USUCK. Will Dagobah do the unthinkable and defeat USUCK?

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� TOP 5 GAMES OF THE WEEK LeBronze Division Championship	9/14/08
� GAME PREVIEWS DIAMOND, PLATINUM & LEBRONZE DIVISION	9/14/08
� GAME PREVIEWS GOLD & WOMEN'S DIVISION	9/14/08
� TOP 5 GAMES OF THE WEEK (RECAP) Elements Got Banged	9/17/08
� AROUND THE LEAGUE DIAMOND, PLATINUM & LEBRONZE DIVISION Snook Did Hard Work	9/19/08
� AROUND THE LEAGUE GOLD & LEBRONZE DIVISION Last Week of Summer	9/20/08
� GAME PREVIEWS SAN DIEGO DIVISION Finest Revenge	9/20/08
� GAME RECAPS SAN DIEGO DIVISION Bomb Squad: Still Winless	9/26/08
� GAME PREVIEWS SAN DIEGO DIVISION Season Finale	9/27/08
� GAME RECAPS SAN DIEGO DIVISION Season Finale	10/2/08

Superstar TV

Flight - MVP

Elements Return

Superstar TV - Ep. 1

Superstar TV - Ep. 2

Superstar TV - Ep. 3

Superstar TV - Ep. 4

Superstar TV - Ep. 5

Commish's Corner 1

Commish's Corner 2

- Elements: From Fast Break to Heartache
- Snooks Wins Scoring Title
- Singing the Blues
- Team USA X NBA XL
- The Game vs. Bow Wow

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Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Commish's Corner
9.30.08

All postings are going to the Fall 2008 Season.

See you in Fall... ...which is only a click away.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
The New 80's List
9.30.08

A big thank you to everyone who made All Star Weekend / Championship weekend
eventful. It was a great turn out and we couldn't have done it without everyone's
support.

Big ups to B-ball Junkies for donating shirts to give out to the crowd...
Big ups to Omar for working the mic, and his sister for giving out medals.
Big ups to poster boy Alphonso White for handing out medals. I guess when
you retire, you can help out by handing out gold medals.
Big ups to Nikki Aguila and Jon Paras for their work on Superstar TV.
Big ups to all the Champions: Wildcats, Money Inc, Nusantara, Lady Skull-basherz.
Big ups to Flight for winning the dunk contest.
Big ups to Ken Wright for winning the 3-point contest.
Big ups to the Diamond squad for pulling out the close win.
Not so big ups to Money Inc for beating USUCK. j/k
Big downer to teams that STILL have a balance... and the season is already over.
A big downer to the Commish for letting them get away with it.
Another big downer to the teams who will be put on the 80's list this Friday.
The list has already been updated with TROY and Foundation on it.
Big ups to my new staff member who will handle scheduling and
receiving payment.
A big downer to the Commish for being good at graphic design but sucking
when it comes to collecting fees.
Big ups to the staff, especially Francis Pascual, Superstar Staff Member of the
Season.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
The New 80's List
9.30.08

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
All Star Weekend
9.26.08

LIFESTYLE
   I couldn't wait a few more weeks to unveil the new layout. If you haven't
   seen it, check it out.

   80's List
   Season is over yet some teams aren't fully paid. If your team isn't fully paid
   by Sunday, September 28, you're going on the 80's List. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

   ALL STAR WEEKEND
   As usual, All Star Weekend is going to be hype. Last season, there were a lot
   of delays. We're going to follow the schedule as best as we can.

   There were only 5 teams that finished the Women's Division. There has to be
   at least 6 teams in order to have a Women's All Star Game.

   THREE POINT CONTEST. The warm ups for the event will be on the other side
   of the court. Once you're on the main court, we'll count it down and you should
   be ready for the event. We have to be schedule...

   CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
   All Championship teams, please e-mail me with a song request of what you
   want your team intros to be. We will do introductions for your teams.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
All Star Weekend
9.26.08

   CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
   All Championship teams, please e-mail me with a song request of what you
   want your team intros to be. We will do introductions for your teams.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Money = The Root of All Evil
9.19.08

EXIT INTERVIEWS
   We read ALL of the exit interviews and to all the funny ones out there, thanks. lol
   Our league is unique and we do a lot of things other leagues aren't capable of.
   Just for the staff to read some of the compliments you wrote made their day.

   END OF THE SEASON AWARD
   As you know, End of the Season awards are announced on Friday evening.

   BIG THANKS
   The 1st ever Superstar Staff member went to: Francis Pascual.
   A lot of the teams nominated him but personally, I'd like to thank Rocky Anciano
   and Ryan Francisco for getting San Diego started.

   MONEY = EVIL
   Reading some of the interviews, most of you requested for faster turnaround
   with the recaps. Better scheduling was another. As much as we would like to
   deliver that, WE NEED TO COMPROMISE.

   What keeps the league afloat? Your league fees/ref fees.

   Many of you know that I'm not handling fees next season. I'm training a new
   staff member to take care of that and most of the fees will have to be paid in
   advance. In the past, it was easier to collect fees from everybody since I
   knew everyone but now, teams are abusing it.

   What other league allows you to pay continually/at the end of the season?
   Well, that trust has been broken and I'm seeing checks returned for non-payment.
   Let me get this straight... your team lost... you can blame it on the refs, or what
   have you and you get away with not paying the fees. Excuse my French... but
   Are you fucking serious?

   I stay up all night on Saturday writing recaps, I stay up all week designing web
   sites. I've shopped myself and I can easily make a 50-70 K salary working for a
   company with my skills.

   ME.
   I AM NOT A SELL OUT. As much as I can be a corporate whore, I'm not one.
   My legacy is this - Superstar Basketball.

   This started as a church league in 1996. My gramma got me going to church
   and trying to impress a girl, I started a church league. My friends were doing
   drugs and joining gangs but at the age of 16, I was running a church basketball
   league - for free. That's right, for free. I never did get the girl but hey, I had SMBL.
   St. Martha's Basketball League.

   I couldn't run it anymore because of college. When I finished college, I went out...
   partied, worked a 9-to-5, but I was empty. During Lent I gave up all the temptations
   that were killing me and God blessed me with the vision.

   The 10 year reunion for St. Martha's Basketball League was coming up in 3 mos.
   and I wanted a reunion or a banquet. Next thing I know, SMBL turned into SBL
   and what started as a church league is now this.

   Look, I'm not tryin' to be ballin' here. Our fees are cheap and when
   you think about it, paying in advance will save you money ($600 league/ref fees).
   Being wealthy ISN'T one of my goals in life. To be happy and enjoying my career
   IS. Being rich ISN'T my ambition. To be recognized as one of the top basketball
   leagues in the nation IS.

   ECONOMICS 101
   I've had this article for a few years but I've always hesitated on posting it.
   Big thanks to Dream League for posting this.
   Fees we collect pay for gyms, insurance, refs, and score keepers.

   PEACE.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Got Me Working Double OT
9.13.08

WEEK 8 SCHEDULE
   There were a lot of games that had to be moved around on Week 8.
   Either it was because of time constraints or gym preference.
   Priority went to teams that are fully paid.

   FEES
   A lot of teams still aren't fully paid. A friendly reminder was sent out.
   If fees aren't paid for, games will not start.
   Please have fees ready. We got gyms to pay for. Thank You.

   MEDIA DAY
   For the rookies that don't know, well now you know.
   Week 8 is when you take your team pictures.
   Please fill out the Exit Interviews. I take this seriously. This is how we improve
   every season.

   FYI.
   Recaps were delayed several times for balls being stolen.
   Recaps were delayed on Week 8 because, well, a lot of teams haven't fully paid.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Busy
9.12.08

BUSY
   Been very, very busy here. Not only with the new site but with the hassle of
   collecting fees. Surely, there has to be a better way of collecting fees right?

   The new recruit starts next season and we're working out the rules and such...
   We will have a PO Box address where you can mail in the payments and your
   team will not be scheduled unless you pay for your games.

   By doing this, it will prevent discrepancies. It will prevent you (the GM) from
   having to pay for more than you should. A lot of GMs actually prefer it this way
   because if teams aren't scheduled for not paying, players will pay GMs so
   that they can play.

LIFESTYLE
If you want to be a contributing writer for our new online magazine, please e-mail
me at commish@superstarbasketball.org

You don't get paid a gazillion dollars but the experience should help you further
advance your career. Lifestyle has been around for two seasons now but next
season, it will be fully launched. Top 5 Games, articles on everything basketball
related, from hip-hop to video games, to shoes.

"Basketball isn't just a game, it's a lifestyle."

Next season starts OCTOBER 12. Register tomorrow!!

Thanks. Don't forget team pictures on Sunday and those Exit Interviews... 10.

Ryan Francisco
Commish
San Diego Superstar
9.10.08

So i was just informed by the gym that they are having a special event this
Saturday, so once again games are cancelled.

Please be ready for some double headers in the next 2 weeks to finish out
the season so Playoffs will be in 3 weeks.

See you guys next Saturday the 20th.
Once again the games are cancelled this Saturday, the 13th.

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Gold's Gym
8.20.08

GOLD DIVISION
Teams that are 3-3, 3-4 still have a chance at Playoffs.
I'm looking at all the possible scenarios so please be patient w/ the schedule
this week. The requests are archived in my e-mail but I'll have it tonight.

LEAGUE FEES
Besides scheduling games, I have a difficult task of collecting fees from everyone.
Most of you will get an e-mail on your balance tomorrow morning.
Make your payment by Friday. This should have been done on Week 4 already!!

Mark Jimenez
Editor
Superstar Radio
8.28.08

What's up Fam.
Want to be part of the live taping for our new video?
The live taping next Wednesday.
Get at me on MySpace.

Peace

Ryan Francisco
Commish
San Diego Superstar
8.28.08

Just like Superstar LA...
NO GAMES THIS SATURDAY.

We are observing the Holiday Weekend. We will resume in 2 weeks.

Thanks

Hanz Jimenez
Commish
Season 10
8.20.08

LIFESTYLE
We received a lot of inquiries regarding next season's registration.
REGISTRATION begins on SEPTEMBER 12
Season begins on OCTOBER 12
We will celebrate our 10th Season by naming it "Lifestyle" after our motto:
"Basketball isn't just a game, it's a lifestyle."

INTRODUCING OUR NEW SCHEDULE COORDINATOR
I've done the scheduling for the past 9 seasons but with the league getting
bigger it's time to pass that responsibility to someone else.
Starting next season, the new scheduling coordinator will handle all payments,
scheduling via e-mail.

I will strictly focus on being Commish and being 'just' the webmaster. When
you want to make your payment, get your games scheduled, please e-mail the
coordinator.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW PROCEDURE
So when I met with this person, one of the things we discussed is accepting
payment during game days. Personally, I hate it.

I'm more into the media stuff, more into taking pictures, doing interviews, adding
on to the features that makes our league unique.

For the teams who pay in advance, I can't thank you enough for making life easier.
For the teams who pay every game day, your process will have to change.

- In order for games to be scheduled, payment (check or paypal) must be
    RECEIVED by Tuesday afternoon.
- Games will only be scheduled if payment is received by Tuesday afternoon,
    Yes that's a repeat, Payment must be received by Tuesday afternoon.
- Scheduling priority goes to teams who pay first.
     If you hate driving to ASC, then you better pay in advance!

I AM NOT PART of the scheduling committee no longer so please don't ask me
if you can get your game scheduled...despite the fact that your team hasn't paid.

I've heard every excuse in the book for the past 9 seasons. I've always been
straight up when the website isn't updated or when things are going on in the
league. When I have to hear every excuse in the book and you complain about
officiating...when your team hasn't paid half of their fees, then I can't take
you seriously. (no names mentioned)

Do you really think I can tell ASC or City of Walnut or the insurance company...
"What had happened with my check was.... (fill in the blank)"

NO GAMES
Just a reminder, NO GAMES THIS COMING HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
It's funny how a head referee will ask me if there's any games on Holidays...
when we haven't played on any holidays during the past 9 seasons.
(no names mentioned)

Latest Headlines

Last Updated

� FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR TEAM Financial breakdown of each player's cost	8/24/07
� PLAN AHEAD - 2008 CALENDAR Calendar for 2008 Last revised on July 17	7/18/08
� RULES Rules are FINALIZED 80 List Updated, Division Type players updated	7/20/08
� CHAMPIONS Semi Pro Inc, Relics, Fabulous, LSB - Updated Finals MVP - Updated New Layout	8/16/08
� RECORDS All-time Records updated New Layout	8/23/08
� SORTABLE STATS - WEEK 7 Tight 4-man race for scoring title (Diamond) Dedrick Bates - leader in PTS, 3PTS, AST (Platinum) JR Gonzalez - rookie is averaging 34.0 ppg (Gold) Jodian Lyn - averaging 5.8 apg (Women's) Hanz Jimenez - going for scoring title (LeBronze) Justin Omalev - averaging 3.3 spg (San Diego)	9/11/08
� TENTATIVE SAN DIEGO SCHEDULE Last Updated: 9/16/08 - 7:21 a.m.	9/16/08
� TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Playoffs Last Updated: 9/19, 10:13 a.m.	9/17/08
� STANDINGS Semi Pro Inc & USUCK - Perfect Season 626'ers - Another 1st Place finish Lady Skull-basherz - Champs are #1 Seed Game Bang - #1 and Champions in LeBronze	9/18/08
� PLAYER OF THE WEEK Ryan Snook - Player of the Week (Diamond) Derek DeVan - Player of the Week (Platinum) JR Gonzalez - another Player of the Week (Gold) Jeri De Leon - Championship MVP (LeBronze) Malika Jones - another POW for Amanda (Women's	9/18/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS DIAMOND DIVISION	9/20/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS PLATINUM DIVISION	9/20/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS GOLD DIVISION	9/21/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS WOMEN'S DIVISION	9/21/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS LEBRONZE DIVISION	9/28/08
� END OF THE SEASON AWARDS SAN DIEGO DIVISION	10/4/08
� FANTASY PLAYER OF THE SEASON DIAMOND, PLATINUM, GOLD, WOMEN'S, LEBRONZE	9/28/08

C A L E N D A R
September 14, 2008 WEEK 8	MEDIA DAY
September 21, 2008 POSTSEASON	1st Round / Semis
September 28, 2008 POSTSEASON	CHAMPIONSHIP All Star Weekend
October 12, 2008 WEEK 1	SEASON 10 - "Lifestyle" Season-Opener

CHEAT SHEET

� ZERO TOLERANCE on FIGHTING

� Last day to ADD players is 3rd GAME. Add all names
on your stats sheet at the game.

� Ref fees are $35 each game. Playoff games are
$35 as well.

� Schedule requests are done via e-mail.
Please e-mail me by Monday night of that week.

� Schedule is being finalized as of Thursday night.
DO NOT BLOW UP the Commish's CELL PHONE
with requests.

� All concerns regarding officiating needs to be addressed
to Reggie Ramirez. The League
Commissioner is not a licensed CIF official.
Do not ask him why you get called for fouls
all the time. The league Commish isn't best
friends with Reggie Ramirez. They argue
like Shaq and Kobe, but Reggie looks more like
he ate Shaq and Kobe.

� DIAMOND Division
- Each player gets 6 personal fouls.
All other divisions, 5 personal fouls.
- Each game must be four 10 minute quarters.
- Two free throw attempts after 5th foul in quarter.

� LEBRONZE Division
- Every game counts. No PLAYOFFS
- Team w/ best record wins.
- Player can only play in Lebronze. No Gold, Platinum
    or other divisions, unless he is a General Manager.
- 2 All Stars will represent LeBronze in the Gold Division
    All Star Game.